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Healthy Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Published: Jun 20, 2019 · Modified: Apr 17, 2020 · This blog uses cookies and may contain ads or affiliate links. See this page for more details · 14 Comments

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A delicious healthy crispy chicken sandwich. Tender moist chicken, with a spiced crispy coating which is baked not fried to be more healthy. All the taste but perfect for a new years resolution at only 4 WW Smartpoints.

This post was originally written in June 2019. It has been updated with a clearer recipe, nutritional information and information on WW Points.

I recently had a great feeling as a dad, I got a free morning. That’s right, no waking the kids up and getting them changed. No having to survive breakfast.

To be fair, I still woke up at 6:30 before everyone else. In place of doing all the kid things, I got the groceries sorted. Yes, true joy in walking the aisles of the grocery store, sipping my coffee in peace.   How do I repay ‘D’ for this lovely gift of a morning? Chicken, that’s how. Far and away his favorite food. Sure I could have just chucked some chicken in a frying pan, add a few veg and serve it up. Instead, I decided to surprise D with a great sandwich – my healthy crispy chicken sandwich.  

The healthy crispy chicken sandwich

Homemade breaded chicken isn’t always easy. Too often the coating is too soggy, as the moisture from the chicken makes it too wet in the oven. Equally, people rush it by breading the chicken and tossing it the oven.

Now, if you are actually hoping to deep-fry chicken, check out this site for their method. But, I didn’t want to deep-fry the chicken, I wanted something a bit healthier.

My solution was to take the features of recipes I’ve tried before, that I liked, and mash them together. Wow did it work.

First I took a queue from my days of living with a Texan at uni, and made sure the chicken breasts were both butterflied and marinated. Rather than buttermilk, I used Greek yogurt with lemon juice and spices. A good 6 hours later, the Chicken was ready for coating.

I had tried breadcrumbs, but the consistency always seemed to vary and never with a crunch. Instead, I used a combination of lightly crushed corn flakes with flour, and some spices. Coated them, lay them out on a pan and then into an oven at 180c for 25min, flipping after 15min.

In the remaining 15 min, for a bit of added flavour, I mixed some melted butter with spices and a drop of maple syrup and brushed it over top. Granted, not really needed if you want to be healthier.

To assembly, a good bun, lettuce, tomato, bacon and a bit of mayo (or greek yogurt with some siracha sauce would give it a zing) topped with the chicken. D was very happy with the results.

Tips and Variations

How to make this chicken burger healthier

Because you are not deep frying, this burger is quite healthy as it is. The inclusion of butter and maple syrup provide you with an additional crisp and sweetness, but they do add saturated fat. For a healthier chicken burger don’t use the butter or maple syrup. Instead bake the breasts on their own, and also omit the bun, use a lettuce wrap instead.

How does this burger work with WW Smart Points?

If you follow the basic recipe, according to online calculators here, it works out as 4 SmartPoints.

Please note: this is NOT an official WW (Weight Watchers) calculation or recipe. Please join Weight Watchers to obtain the official SmartPoints for foods and daily allowance.

Pairings

Drinks: Goes great with a cold pilsner.

Music: Get some Johnny Cash on.

Healthy Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Healthy Crispy Chicken Sandwich

The Bluenosers
Crispy, juicy and perfect on its own or paired with bacon for a awesome club, my healthy crispy chicken sandwich is absolutely a winner.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Boneless chicken breasts skinless
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 Lemon Juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon Hot smoked paprika
  • 2 1/4 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups Crushed corn flakes
  • 3 tablespoon Whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh thyme
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup Optional

Instructions
 

Healthy Crispy Chicken Breast

  • Add the chicken to a gallon size zip top bag. Pour the yogurt, salt, lemon juice and zest, 2 tablespoons garlic powder and ½ teaspoon paprika over the chicken. Toss well, cover and refrigerate 60 minutes or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Add the crushed corn flake, flour, thyme, and a pinch of salt to a clean bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Remove each piece of chicken from the yoghurt, and dredge through the crumbs. Gently press to ensure the mix sticks! Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the chicken has been used. If you are going to freeze, do this now and then bag. Make sure not to crowd your pan, if necessary use two baking sheets. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, then flip the chicken over and continue cooking another 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. If using thighs, you may need to cook the chicken a little longer.

Optional cripyness step (Not as healthy steps)

  • If you want it to taste a treat, make the hot butter for the last 15 minutes. Melt together the butter, maple syrup, and the rest of the paprika and garlic powder with a pinch of salt. 
  • Brush the chicken generously with hot butter and return to the oven for those final 15 minutes.
  • Make your sandwich with a good butter bun, mayo (or Greek yogurt spread), bacon, tomato, red onion and lettuce. Enjoy!

Notes

Following the basic recipe for these healthy crispy chicken sandwich will give you a tasty and crispy chicken breast. Perfect for a salad, sandwich or on its own. It is equal to 4 WW Smartpoints according to the calculator here. 
Please note: this is NOT an official WW (Weight Watchers) calculation or recipe. Please join Weight Watchers to obtain the official SmartPoints for foods and daily allowance.
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Comments

  1. Kristin says

    November 04, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    Your instructions in the actual recipe and the outline of the recipe in the paragraph are different. Not only time, but with temperature, varying by 100 degrees Farenheit…

    Reply
    • Matt says

      November 17, 2018 at 5:06 pm

      Yikes, you’re right! I’ve changed it now!

      Reply
  2. David @ Spiced says

    November 26, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    It looks like that Texan taught you well, Matt! This chicken sandwich looks absolutely phenomenal, and I had to stop by to see the recipe. I love how you made a healthy version…and putting this one on a sandwich was the right call. I’m all about this one for dinner. And as a Dad myself, I totally get the value of a morning. That’s the best gift ever!

    Reply
  3. Leanne says

    January 03, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    This chicken sandwich looks so inviting. Great photo! Love that it’s on the healthier side and the coating is extra crispy. It’s only breakfast time here now, but I could totally devour this right now!

    Reply
    • Matt says

      February 01, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      It is delicious, try it with a poached egg for breakfast! Seriously!

      Reply
  4. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    January 09, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    I want to reach though my screen and grab this sandwich and take a huge bite Matt!! It looks amazing. I love all the seasonings you’ve used and the corn flakes for crunch. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Matt says

      February 01, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      Won’t lie, it was delicious!

      Reply
  5. Ron says

    January 22, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    Matt, I’m sitting in front of my computer at 11:50 catching up on reading my favorite blogs, when I pop to your site and see that amazing looking chicken sandwich and my stomach rumbles with delight telling me it’s lunchtime. I love the marination with greek yogurt (we don’t get US-style buttermilk here) and the hot smoked paprika must give it a nice zing. I can see why “D” was happy.
    Going to the market early is a joy, but I never thought of sipping on a coffee while strolling down the isles. I must try this. Well, now it’s time for my bowl of lunch soup, but I’m going to be thinking about your chicken sandwich.

    Reply
    • Matt says

      February 02, 2020 at 9:13 am

      Glad it made your stomach rumble Ron! I had to search the grocery store pretty hard, but eventually I did find some buttermilk over here, it way to overpriced. At least you get Swedish fish in your grocery stores!!

      Reply
  6. Bebe says

    June 30, 2022 at 10:23 pm

    This is one of the best recipe I’ve ever tasted using real ingredients plus my children (who are very picky) love it! I’ve tried so many recipes using breadcrumbs or using eggs and they never tasted as good as this. The best part was the crunch but I used a Publix brand corn flakes which I think may not be as good as the real corn flakes which I’ll try next time. Thanks for a healthy, slam dunk recipe!!!

    Reply

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